Tourism Department hotels to be upgraded, Nandi Hills ropeway to be expedited
The Karnataka government plans to upgrade state-owned tourism properties by partnering with private hospitality experts to improve service standards. The initiative aims to make high-quality tourism infrastructure more accessible to middle-class families.
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Public-private partnerships in the tourism sector can revitalize state assets and boost regional economic growth through improved visitor experiences.
The Government of Karnataka has decided to upgrade Mayura Hotels and other hospitality properties under the Department of Tourism by leveraging the expertise and best practices of the private hospitality sector, as part of its vision to elevate Karnataka’s tourism infrastructure to global standards, said Minister for Energy and Tourism K.J. George.
He was speaking after inaugurating the newly constructed Mayura Sunrise Restaurant at Nandi Hills in Chikkaballapur district, developed by the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC).
The Minister said that while the KSTDC and Jungle Lodges & Resorts own properties at some of Karnataka’s most scenic and sought-after tourist destinations, many of these assets have yet to realise their full potential. By adopting professional hospitality management, modern amenities, and global service standards, these properties would be transformed to deliver a superior visitor experience. He cited the department’s collaboration with the Taj Group at Chikkamagaluru as an example.
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